INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE

ADMISSIONS APPLICATION

9501 S. King Drive

ADM 126

Chicago, Illinois

60628

Phone: 773.995.2513

Fax: 773.995.3633

Email: ug-admissions@csu.edu

Website: www.csu.edu

International Application Requirements

Freshmen Applicants

Prospective freshman undergraduate international

students must submit an application via the common app

at (www.commonapp.org) AND submit a downloadable

international application packet via the school website at

(www.csu.edu). Applicants who are currently in high

school or have earned a high school diploma and never

attended college must submit the following requirements

to complete the admission application:

Official High School transcript – Foreign transcripts not written in English must be translated into English by a nationally known credential translator. Applicants must meet a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale

Foreign Credential Evaluation – Only accepted from Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) or World Education Services (www.wes.org)

Official ACT or SAT scores – Must meet a minimum ACT composite of 18 or SAT composite of 870

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (Not required if English is the applicant’s country first language)

Personal essay Letter of Recommendation Application fee - $100.00 (US dollar) Copy of Passport

Transfer Applicants

Prospective transfer undergraduate international

students must submit the online Transfer application

AND submit a downloadable international application

packet via the school website at (www.csu.edu). A

transfer applicant is an individual who has earned an

Associate degree or have more than 24 semester hours

or 36 quarter hours of earned college level coursework

from an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants

must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average

(GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and submit the following

requirements to complete the admission application:

Official College transcript Foreign Credential Evaluation – *only

required if the College transcript is from a Foreign institution. (Evaluations are only accepted from Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) or World Education Services (www.wes.org)

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (Not required if applicant completed 24 semester credit hours or 36 quarter hours of earned credit from an accredited U.S. college or university)

Application fee - $100.00 (US dollar) Copy of Passport Copy of Current F1 Visa Stamp

Note: Transfer applicants that do not meet the minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned college level coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university will be processed as a Transfer Freshman and must also comply with Freshmen applicant requirements.

To demonstrate financial support for the duration of the time required to reach planned academic objectives, ALL

applicants must submit the following along with the admissions application. Applications will not be completed until all

forms are submitted:

1. Certification of Sponsorship – completed form signed by sponsor

2. Sponsorship Documentation – an official letter from the bank or a bank account statement confirming sufficient

funds

3. International Data Sheet – required for visa purposes along with a copy of a passport or current visa

4. Transfer-In Form – Only applicable if an applicant is on a current student visa with another U.S. institution

NOTE: Additional documents may be required to complete the admissions application or before an I-20 can be issued.

Application Policy

Applicants who submit an application for admission or readmission and withholds information such as, but not

limited to, prior academic experience or submit documents that are forged, fraudulent, altered, or deceptive may

be denied admission or have their admission rescinded.

For those already enrolled when a fraudulent document or falsified application is discovered, the misconduct is

adjudicated by an admissions committee and may result in rescission of admission; revocation of a financial aid

and scholarship award; and / or permanent expulsion from Chicago State University.

Students whose admission is rescinded remain responsible for fulfilling all financial obligations to Chicago State

University, federal, state and local governments; and private loan providers.

Freshmen Applicants

All freshmen applicants are required to submit a final official high school transcript along with an official English

translation, if transcripts are not in the English language, and an official Foreign Credential Evaluation. Below are

the two agencies accepted at Chicago State University.

World Education Services

www.wes.org Phone: 212-966-6311

Educational Credentials Evaluations

www.ece.org Phone: 414-289-3400

In addition, official copies of the standardize test completion are required. To request official copies be sent to

Chicago State University, school code 0992, contact the following:

SAT Test

www.collegeboard.com Phone: 609-771-7600

ACT Test

www.act.org Phone: 319-337-1313

Transfer Applicants

Applicants submitting college transcripts from an institution outside the United States are required to submit an official college or university transcript along with an official Foreign Credential Evaluation by one of the agencies noted above; World Education Services or Educational Credentials Evaluation. Transfer applicants from an accredited U.S. college or university that meet a minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours must also complete the *Transfer Verification form. This form formalizes the student authorization to transfer the student visa to Chicago State University.

Admissions Application Policies

Transfer applicants that do not meet the minimum of 24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours of earned college level coursework from an accredited U.S. college or university will be processed as a Transfer Freshman and must also comply with Freshmen applicant requirements.

English Language Proficiency International applicants whose native language is not English must present evidence of proficiency in oral and written English by obtaining a satisfactory score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and secure the minimum score of:

Exam Paper-Based Computer-Based Internet

TOEFL 525 195 69

Exam Academic

IELTS 7

International applicants that meet and can provide evidence of one of the factors below will not be subject to

TOEFL or IELTS requirement.

The applicant completed secondary education in a country where English is the official language; OR The applicants completed secondary education at an institution where English was the medium of

instruction; OR The applicant has completed a minimum of completed 24 semester credit hours or 36 quarter hours of

earned credit from an accredited U.S. college or university

For more information on TOEFL and IELTS, please visit:

TOEFL

www.ets.org/toefl

IELTS

www.ielts.org

Crime Awareness and the Clery Act

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Crime Statistics Act, 20 U.S.C. 1092, the Annual Campus Security Report is available on the CSU Police Department website.

The Annual Security Report contains crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus or on public property within or immediately adjacent to campus. It also contains information on (1) the reporting of crimes or emergencies, (2) security of, and access to, campus facilities, (3) university police law enforcement authority, (4) security awareness programs and practices, (5) crime prevention programs, (6) drug and alcohol policy and programs, (7) crime statistics, (8) where to find information on Illinois registered sex offenders, and (9) policy and procedures regarding sexual assault.

Individuals can request a paper copy of the report by submitting a written request to the CSU Police Department, 9501 South King Drive O&M Building Room #210, Chicago, Illinois 60628-1598. If additional information is required regarding campus safety and security measures, please contact the CSU Police Department at 773-995-2113.

Additionally, in compliance with Illinois P.A. 95-764, and in an effort to educate the campus community about sexual assault (including prevention and awareness of sex offenses, procedures to follow if a sex offense occurs, procedures for on campus disciplinary action, possible sanctions, and distribution), online resources and campus-sponsored awareness programs are offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Information about above policies, procedures, services, and programs can be obtained from the Department of Student Affairs, CSU Police Department and the Student Handbook.

Crime Awareness and the Cleary Act

International Application for

Undergraduate Admission

Important – Complete ALL sections of the application in legible print. Non-legible applications will not be processed. A non-refundable application fee of

$100.00 must accompany the online application. Reference the International Application Requirement Page for more information. Application fees are paid

electronically. Do not send cash or check.

Semester You Are Applying For Admissions: Fall (August), Year___________

Mr. Ms. Mrs. LAST NAME (Family name) _________________________________________________________________________________

First Name (Given name) _________________________________________ M.I. ____________ Former Name_____________________________________________

PERMANENT ADDRESS (Outside U.S.) Apt. No.________________ Number and Street_________________________________________________________

City ______________________________ Providence/State _______________________________ Postal ____________________ Country _________________________

DAY Phone (Area Code______) ____________________ EVE Phone (Area Code______) ____________________ Email____________________________________

Date of Birth ________/______/_____________ Male Female MARITAL STATUS: Single Married

Country of Citizenship _________________________________ Country of Birth _______________________________ Type of Visa __________________________

I am Applying as a Freshman Transfer Intended Major Code (see other side) __________ Description______________________

Have you previously applied to OR Attended this Institution? No Yes, Indicate Term and Year ______________________________

High School Information

High School/Secondary school (name) from which you graduated OR will graduate _______________________________________________________

Graduation Date ________/______/___________ City _____________________ Providence/State ____________________ Country _________________________

College Information List all post-secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended beginning with the most recent. Official transcripts must be submitted for each institution attended.

Schools Attended Country

Attendance Dates Degree(s) OR hours earned

From To

Admissions Agreement

I certify that the statements made on this application are accurate including a report of all attempted or completed post-secondary education. I

understand that withholding information or providing false information requested on this application, including attendance at any other institution may

make me ineligible for admission or be subject to dismissal.

Student Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ________/______/_______

Spring (January), Year _________

College of Business

ACCT Business Administration, Accounting

FIN Business Administration, Finance

MIS Business Administration, Management Information Systems

MGMT Business Administration, Management

MKTG Business Administration, Marketing

College of Arts and Sciences

AFAM African American Studies

ART Art

ADGN Art, Design Option

ARTT Art, Teacher Preparation K-12 Option

BIOL Biology

BIOE Biology, Environmental

BIOM Biology, Microbial/Molecular

BIOP Biology, Pre Medical/Pre Dental

BIOT Biology, Secondary Teaching

CHEM Chemistry

CHMB Chemistry, Biochemistry

CHMI Chemistry, Industrial

CHMT Chemistry, Secondary Teaching

CMAT Communications, Media Arts & Theater

CPRT Computer Science

CJ Criminal Justice

ENGR Engineering Studies

ELIT English, Literature

EPTW English, Professional & Technical Writing

ENGT English, Secondary Teaching

GEOG Geography

GEOT Geography, Secondary Teaching

HIST History

HSST History, Secondary Teaching

INTL International Studies

LBST Liberal Studies

MATH Mathematics

MATT Mathematics, Secondary Teaching

MUS Music

MUST Music, Teacher Preparation K-12

PHYS Physics

PHYT Physics, Secondary Teaching

POL Political Science

PPHR Pre Pharmacy

PSYC Psychology

SOC Sociology

SPAN Spanish SPAT Spanish, Secondary Teaching

Major Degree Codes

College of Education

BIL Bilingual Elementary Education

CTE Career & Technical Education

ECH Early Childhood Education

ECHC Elementary Education

PE Health, Physical Education & Recreation, PE

REC Health, Physical Education & Recreation, REC

Very Important to Note:

In order to ensure there is sufficient

time to process the application and

student visa, the application must be

completed and all required documents

submitted by the priority deadline. To

confirm what is required to complete

the application reference the student

checklist.

PRIORITY DEADLINE

Spring Term

October 15th

Fall Term

April 1st

College of Health Sciences

BIL Bilingual Elementary Education

CTE Career & Technical Education

ECH Early Childhood Education

ECHC Elementary Education

PE Health, Physical Education & Recreation, PE

REC Health, Physical Education & Recreation, REC

International Data Sheet

Family/Last Name: ______________________________ First/Given Name: _________________________ ________________ Date of Birth ________/______/_____________Email_____________________________@____________________.________________ (Month/Day/Year) Phone Number (____) – (_____)-(________) City of Birth_________________ Country of Birth________________ _____ Country of Citizenship ____________________________ Program of Study/Major __________________________________ Current U.S. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Street Address) (City) (State) (Zip Code)

Address in Home Country (must be a non-U.S. address) ___________________________________________________ (Street Address)

__________________ _________________________ ______________________ ___________________________ City State or Province Postal Code Country

First Term of Enrollment at CSU: □ Spring □ Summer □ Fall Year________

Immigration Information Are you already in the United States? If yes, what is your current immigration status? ___________________________________________________________ If you are currently living in the U.S., in F-1 status, please attach a copy of your immigration document: Form I-20, Copy of Visa Stamp in Passport. Are you planning on changing your immigration status prior to enrolling at CSU? Note: Students transferring to CSU from a school within the U.S., are required to complete the Transfer Verification Form included in this packet. By signing my name on this form, I certify that I have read the form instructions and information in full. The information I have provided on this form is accurate. ________________________________________________ _______/________/___________ Student Signature Date (Month/Day/Year

□ Male □ Female

□ Yes □ No

□ Yes □ No

Financial Certificate of Sponsorship

Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ________/______/_____________ (Family/Last Name) (First/Given Name) (Month/Day/Year)

Important – Please Read Carefully

This Form Must Be Accompanied by an original bank statement or certified letter from the bank, verifying that the sponsor has the available funding in U.S. dollars or foreign currency in an account to support the applicant’s application to Chicago State University. The name on the bank statement must match the name of the sponsor provided on this form. The bank statement must be in English and must be issued within the past six months. The certified letter from the bank must be signed by a bank official, with a signature of a bank teller and a stamp on the bank on it. The following is a list of acceptable types of funding:

Checking or Savings Account Certificate of Deposits Education Loans: It must be evident that the sponsor is approved for the loan Fixed Deposits, Fixed Term Certificate of Deposits, Bonds, Time Deposits and Term Deposits: The maturity date or

value date must be clearly listed AND be before the first day of the semester. Provident Funds: The amount available for withdrawal must be stated on the letter Scholarship letter: The letter must clearly state what is covered in the scholarship such as tuition, fees, etc. A stipend

award must also be stated.

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

I certify, I am able, willing and do commit to provide financial support in the amount of $______________________ (USD) for

_____________________________________________ (student name) to cover his/her cost of tuition, fees and living expenses in order to

study at Chicago State University. I also certify that continued funding will be available for subsequent years of study. I have

attached supporting documents (A bank statement or bank certified letter dated within the last 6 months) as evidence of my

financial resources to support this sponsorship.

__________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Printed Name of Sponsor 1 Signature of Sponsor 1 __________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Relationship to Student Relationship to Student

2016-2017 ESTIMATED EXPENSES

Estimated Expenses for 2016-2017 Undergraduate Students

Tuition & Fees* *Fees represented include: Athletics, Health Insurance, CTA Ventra Card, etc.

$20,602

Living & Personal Expenses $8,600 Books & Supplies $2,500 Total Estimated amount of funding: $31,702

(This must be completed by the SPONSOR)

International Student Transfer-In Form

Important – If the student is presently in the U.S. in an F-1 student status, please complete this form. If the student is in another status

other than the F-1, do not complete this form.

Instructions - In order to complete the transfer of the F-1 record from the granting institution to Chicago State University, the

following immigration information is required. Below you will find Section A and Section B to be completed. Section A is to be

completed by the student and Section B must be completed by the current institution.

Section A: To be completed by the student Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth ________/______/_____________ (Family/Last Name) (First/Given Name) (Month/Day/Year) CSU ID:______________________________ Phone Number (____) – (_____)-(________) Email__________________________________________@________________________________.__________________________ I intend to transfer to Chicago State University for the ___________________________ semester Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________ Date:____________________

Section B: To be completed by the International Student Advisor at the current institution The above named student intends to transfer to Chicago State University for the semester stated. Please answer all the questions below based on the student’s current immigration status in SEVIS. 1.) Is the student currently authorized to attend your institution? □Yes □No 2.) Student’s SEVIS ID#:______________________________ Release Date:________________________________ □ Release SEVIS Record to Chicago State University. School Code: CHI214F00516000 3.) Is the student considered to be pursuing a full-time course of study for each semester at your institution? □ Yes □ No If No, please explain in comment below: Additional Comment: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.) What is the last date of student’s attendance at your institution? Date (Month/Day/Year): ________/______/___________ 5.) Please list any periods of Practical Training: Curricular Practical Training________________________________________________________________ Optional Practical Training__________________________________________________________________ Full Name___________________________________________________________ Title:__________________________________________________________ Institution:______________________________________________________Address:__________________________________________________________ Email______________________________@________________________________._______________ Fax Number (____) – (_____)-(________) Phone Number (____) – (_____)-(________) Signature: ______________________________________ Date:____________________

International Application Checklist

Freshmen Checklist

Completion of Application via Common App Completion of Downloadable International Application Official High School transcript Foreign Credential Evaluation

Official ACT or SAT scores

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores Personal essay Letter of Recommendation Application fee - $100.00 (US dollar)

Certificate of Sponsorship

Sponsorship Documentation

International Data Sheet Copy of Passport

Transfer Checklist

Completion of Online Transfer Application via www.csu.edu Completion of Downloadable International Application

Official College transcript

Foreign Credential Evaluation

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores

Application fee - $100.00 (US dollar)

Certificate of Sponsorship

Sponsorship Documentation

International Data Sheet

Transfer- In Form Copy of Passport Copy of F1 Visa Stamp

Please Note: A decision letter or an I-20 will NOT be issued until all of the application requirements have been met.

Students who have secured a scholarship are still required to submit a Certificate of Sponsorship along with a scholarship

award letter and proof of funds for the difference in amount (Total Cost – Scholarship Award = Difference)